Shoe attachment



May 13, 1930. v J. I'AGLER '7 91 7 SHOE ATTACHMENT Filed April 29. 1929 [nventnr Patented May 13, 1930 PATENT OFFICE JOSEPH TAG-135R, OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA SHOE ATTACHMENT Application filed April 29,

' This invention relates to an improved athletic appliance in the form of an attachment for shoes, adapted to be worn by golfers, runners and analo ous athletes, and it has more particular refbrence to an accessory 1n the form'of an anti-skid device, to be attached to the sole of the shoe to facilitate traction.

More explicitly stated, the invention has reference to an anti-skid appliance comprising a frame constructed to be attached to the bottom of a shoe sole, wherein the same is of an automatically adjustable self-conforming structure equipped with dependable reta ning means and equally dependable anti-slipping calks.

In carrying the invention into effect, I have evolved and produced an unusually simple and inexpensive structure which is susceptible of easy and ready application and removal, and capable of fulfilling the requirements of a device of this class in a satisfactory manner.

In the drawin s:

Figure 1 is a bottom plan view of the at tachment showing the approximate position on a shoe sole.

Figure 2 is a side or edge elevation of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a transverse section on the line 3-3 of Figure 1.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of the details.

Figure 5 is a mental detail.

In carrying the invention into effect, I provide a flexible metal frame 6 of the configuration plainly seen in Fi ure 1. It is of general V-shaped outline, inc udes a web portion 7, and a pair of forwardly and outwardly diverging flat arms 8, and these are joined at their outer ends by a connecting strap 9, the end 10 of which is extended and bent upon itself to provide a sole engaging clamp 11. This clamp is of book shaped design and is adapted to take over the sole of the shoe as indicated in Figure 2. This frame is provided with a plurality of suitably shaped anti-slipping calks 12. Directing attention to Figure 3, it will be seen that the clamp 11 50 constitutes the stationary clamp and coopperspective view of a comple- 1929. Serial No. 359,012.

erates with the relatively adjustable or movable clamp 13.

This includes the hooked sole engaging clamp 14, and a fiat body portion 15, having clips 16, slidably engagin the strap 9. The body portion 15 is provided with longitudinally s aced adjusting holes 17 and an especially esigned calk 18 cooperates therewith. This calk comprises a retaining screw 19 and a cap like ground engaging element 20. It has the double function of providing an antislipping calk, and'means for adjustably connecting the clamp 13 with the main frame.

The web portion 7 is provided with a longitudinal slot 21 through which the stem 22 of a retaining bolt is passed. This retaining bolt is of general T-shaped design and the cross head 23 is adapted to extend across the slot as indicated in Figure 1 to retain the frame in place. However, by turning the bolt one-quarter turn, the head 23 may be arranged in alignment with the slot 20 to permit the removal of the clamp. Cooperable with the slot is a connection element 24 carried by one end of a' coiled spring 25. The opposite end of the spring is provided with an eye 26, which is engageable with an e e blplt 2T fastened to the arched portion of t e s .oe.

It will thus be seen that means is provided to retain the attachment in place on the shoe in a dependable manner and at the same time permit the desired degree of flexibility to facilitate comfortable as well as efliciently dependable results.

The simplicity is such'as to make it unnecessary to enter into a more detailed description.

It is understood, however, that minor changes in the shape, size and materials coming within the field of invention claimed may be resorted to, in actual practice, if desired.

I claim:

1. In an attachment of the class described, a substantially V-shaped frame including a web portion and a pair of outwardly diverging arm' portions, said armportions being provided at their outer ends with relatively stationary and adjustable sole engaging aws, said web portion being provided with a longitudinal slot, anti-slipping calks carried by, said frame, a retaining bolt passing throu h said slot and adapted to be anchored in t e sole of the shoe, a coiled spring connected at one end with said slot, and means for attaching the other end of the spring to the shoe sole.

2. As a new product of manufacture, an antislipping attacment for athletic foot wear comprising a substantially V-sha ed frame including a slotted web portion and a pair of outwardly diverging arm portions, :1. connecting strap connecting the outer ends of said arms together and extending at one end and terminating in a hooked stationary sole grippin jaw, a slidable jaw adjustably mounted on said strap and cooperable with said stationary jaw, a substantially T-shaped retaining bolt having its stem portion passing through the slot and having its head portion associated with the slot in a manner to facilitate maintenance and also to facilitate removal of the frame, a spring connected at one end with the slotted web portion, and retaining means for the opposite end of the spring.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature.

JOSEPH TAGLER. 

